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AJ53 VUB

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,446 mi
Last recorded119,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 119,446 miles

Offside sill punctured but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,345 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front inner steering joints

Fail 13 Dec 2010 104,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in offside and nearside front inner steering joints

Pass 11 Dec 2009 94,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 64,740 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,740 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,138 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AJ53 VUB is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 VUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ53 VUB registered?

AJ53 VUB is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is AJ53 VUB safe to buy?

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